Molluscum Warts are caused by a virus called the Molluscum Contagiosum Virus. This virus can affect anyone; however it is particularly prevalent in children under 10. It can also be spread due to sexual activity in adults from a partner that is infected. The warts can appear on any area of the body but are most likely to show on the legs and arms.

There was an interesting news item about a 15 year old boy who was treated for molloscum skin rash. He had around 25 red bumps on the side of his neck for a few months. They didn’t itch , weep or form pus. It is related to warts but different.